CAMPAIGN · THE AFRICAN KINGDOMS
The Lion’s Den
Sundjata’s campaign reaches its decisive assault on the fortified city of Koumbi Saleh. Push through its defenses and defeat Sumanguru before his forces can complete their Wonder and secure victory.
Overview
Sundjata’s campaign reaches its decisive assault on the fortified city of Koumbi Saleh. Push through its defenses and defeat Sumanguru before his forces can complete their Wonder and secure victory.
Player approach
The Lion’s Den opens under an immediate large attack from Koumbi Saleh. Secure the western bottleneck with walls and a Castle while preserving the starting Galleys behind tower cover.
Step-by-step plan
Move the War Galleys behind the towers, send a few Villagers west to wall the narrow route, and mine stone for a Castle that covers both land and water. Use the Castle to focus Elite Shotel Warriors and Petards from the first waves. Build a Dock in the protected pond for later Cannon Galleons rather than investing heavily in trapped Galleys.
Risks and adjustments
The Petard wave can destroy an unfinished wall or Castle, so assign the Castle to target those units and keep builders protected. Ships in the pond have limited escape routes; save the slot for siege ships with a clear role.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Lion’s Den early choke defense.
Mission overview
Sundjata’s campaign reaches its decisive assault on the fortified city of Koumbi Saleh. Push through its defenses and defeat Sumanguru before his forces can complete their Wonder and secure victory.
Objectives
- Destroy the city of Koumbi Saleh.
- Defeat Sumanguru.
- Focus
- Scenario · Sundjata
- Signature / category
- Story & scenarios
- Release / context
- The African Kingdoms
- Region
- The African Kingdoms
- Classification
- Scenarios